Definitions for fibula
ˈfɪb yə lə; -ˌlifibu·la

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. fibula, calf bonenoun

   the outer and thinner of the two bones of the human leg between the knee and ankle

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. fibulanoun

   The smaller of the two bones in the lower leg, the calf bone.

2. fibulanoun

   An ancient kind of brooch used to hold clothing together, similar in function to the modern safety pin.

3. Etymology: From fibula.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. FIBULAnoun

   The outer and lesser bone of the leg, much smaller than the tibia: it lies on the outside of the leg; and its upper end, which is not so high as the knee, receives the lateral knob of the upper end of the tibia into a small sinus, which it has in its inner side. Its lower end is received into the small sinus of the tibia, and then it extends into a large process, which forms the outer ankle. John Quincy

   Etymology: Latin.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Fibula

   The fibula or calf bone is a leg bone on the lateral side of the tibia, to which it is connected above and below. It is the smaller of the two bones and, in proportion to its length, the most slender of all the long bones. Its upper extremity is small, placed toward the back of the head of the tibia, below the knee joint and excluded from the formation of this joint. Its lower extremity inclines a little forward, so as to be on a plane anterior to that of the upper end; it projects below the tibia and forms the lateral part of the ankle joint.

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1. fibula

   The fibula is one of the two long bones located in the lower leg, the other being the tibia. It is the smaller of the two bones and, in proportion to its length, it is the most slender of all the long bones. Its main function is to provide support and stability to the leg, especially during activities that require movement, such as walking or running. The fibula is also important for muscle attachment.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Fibulanoun

   a brooch, clasp, or buckle

2. Fibulanoun

   the outer and usually the smaller of the two bones of the leg, or hind limb, below the knee

3. Fibulanoun

   a needle for sewing up wounds

4. Etymology: [L., clasp, buckle.]

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Fibula

   The fibula or calf bone is a leg bone located on the lateral side of the tibia, with which it is connected above and below. It is the smaller of the two bones, and, in proportion to its length, the slenderest of all the long bones. Its upper extremity is small, placed toward the back of the head of the tibia, below the level of the knee joint, and excluded from the formation of this joint. Its lower extremity inclines a little forward, so as to be on a plane anterior to that of the upper end; it projects below the tibia, and forms the lateral part of the ankle joint.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Fibula

   fib′ū-la, n. a clasp or buckle; the outer of the two bones from the knee to the ankle.—adjs. Fib′ular, Fib′ulate, Fib′ulous. [L.]

U.S. National Library of MedicineRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Fibula

   The bone of the lower leg lateral to and smaller than the tibia. In proportion to its length, it is the most slender of the long bones.

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. fibula

   A type of bone in the leg of a human being and an animal.

   Both human beings and animals have a fibula in their body.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on September 11, 2020  

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1. • Leg Bone

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of fibula in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of fibula in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of fibula in a Sentence

1. The Braves:

   RHP Charlie Morton underwent X-rays tonight that revealed a right fibula fracture. He will miss the remainder of the World Series and is expected to be ready for Spring Training in 2022.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=fibula
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Fibula
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=fibula
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fibula
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fibula
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=fibula
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=fibula